Utilization Of Internet Resources Research Articles

Factors Affecting the Labor Productivity of Garment Firms in Nam Dinh Province, Vietnam

Under the impacts of the 4th Industrial Revolution, garment firms in Vietnam are facing various challenges, and improvement in their labor productivity is one of the important measures to overcome these challenges. This study, therefore, investigated the determinants of the labor productivity of garment firms in Nam Dinh province. The data used for this study were extracted from the Enterprise Survey Dataset in 2021, and descriptive statistics, comparative analysis, and the Cobb-Douglas function in logarithm form were the major methods employed for the study. The study findings underscored the positive impacts of fixed assets and business management costs, average payments to employees, exporting activities, and the utilization of internet resources on labor productivity. The study revealed that firm size, gender composition, and age of firm leaders do not significantly influence labor productivity, emphasizing the complexity and industry-specific nuances of these relationships. Based on the insights gained from the study, several strategic suggestions were proposed to improve the labor productivity of garment firms in Nam Dinh province in the future.

Navigating through the healthcare system with atopic dermatitis: Analysing patient journeys in Germany.

Atopic dermatitis (AD), which can significantly impact quality of life, is a complex, heterogeneous skin disease affecting all ages and therefore can lead to very different patient journeys. Understanding the patient journey within the healthcare system is essential for improving care outcomes. To explore the patient journey of individuals with AD in Germany, with a specific focus on the utilization of Internet resources throughout this process. A cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted from June 2021 to February 2022. Participants were recruited from dermatology private practices, a university hospital and online platforms. The study included 276 participants (62.3% female; mean age: 46.3 ± 18.4 years; mean disease duration: 26.9 ± 17.5 years; mean DLQ Index: 10.0 ± 5.6). Around 191 participants were currently receiving medical treatment, with 9.1% receiving biologic therapy. Most of the people initially contacted a GP (42.4%) and were diagnosed by a dermatologist first (57.6%). Around 47.1% were currently in treatment by a dermatologist, seeking dermatological care on average 4.5 times a year. Almost all individuals (86.2%) have already consulted more than one physician during their patient journey. Overall, participants consulted a median of five physicians, while those with severe AD consulted a median of six physicians. Initial symptoms to diagnosis and between consulting two different physicians both had a median duration of 6 months. Dissatisfaction with treatment outcomes emerged as a common reason for changing physicians. Approximately 76.4% of participants used the Internet for disease-related information, primarily relying on Google. Overall, 63% found the information quality unsatisfactory. The study underlines the widespread utilization of medical treatment and the proactive healthcare-seeking behaviour during a long patient journey. Dissatisfaction with treatment outcomes, alternative medicine and the quality of the Internet sources emphasize the potential for improving the comprehensive disease management to improve care outcomes.

Strategies for Activating Independent Learning Activities of Students in Biology Classes

The article is dedicated to methods of activating students' independent learning activities during biology classes. It is proved that independent work in education holds significant importance for both the learning process and students of general secondary education. As noted by the authors of the article, the successful implementation of such activities depends on the teacher's ability to effectively manage them. Among the innovative methods there are: problem-based learning, projects and research, group work, utilization of internet resources and multimedia, task solving, and independent preparation of presentations or reports. By following these principles, it is possible to contribute to the development of students with their own worldview and a steadfast life position. The article highlights the importance of active independent learning activities during lessons, particularly in biology, and provides lesson plans developed using methods aimed at fostering such activities among seventh-grade students. Additionally, the results of student surveys are presented, demonstrating the level of interest in biological education, ranking of subjects in personal significance, level of students’ independent activity, and their suggestions for diversifying and improving the process of biology learning. It was revealed that 13% of students exhibit a high level of independent learning activity, 54% demonstrate an average level, while 32% have a low level of independent learning activity. It is noted that activation of students' independent learning activities in the process of studying biology is crucial for both their personal growth and overall development. As biology has its peculiarities, students' independent activity becomes the foundation for their success and the development of scientific thinking. Taking into account these aspects, it can be argued that students' independent cognitive activity in the study of biology is essential for their comprehensive development and the formation of scientific thinking and skills useful in future life and professional activities. According to the research, to achieve such results, teachers should create conditions conducive to the development of students' independence and cognitive abilities, providing them with the opportunity to independently explore, study, and conceptualize new knowledge.

Republication of "The Utilization of Internet Resources by Foot and Ankle Patients".

It is critical for patients seeking foot and ankle care to have access to quality online resources, as the treatment of their conditions may involve the use of a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities with which they are unfamiliar. This study was performed to enhance our understanding of if and why patients use Internet-based educational materials, to identify trends in utilization, and to delineate the patient-perceived attributes of quality resources. Questionnaires were distributed to 150 adult foot and ankle patients. The questionnaire consisted of demographic and Internet utilization questions. Statistical analysis was performed to determine the frequency of responses for each question and the relationship between demographics and Internet usage. Younger patients were more likely to use the Internet (P= .006). However, there were no other significant differences in demographic attributes between patients who did (76%) and did not (24%) utilize the Internet (P <.05). Of the participants who didn't search the Internet about their condition, the most commonly cited reason was they preferred to receive information directly from their physician (47%). Among Internet users, most found the quality of resources to be good or very good (75%). However, many patients were unsure of the specific websites they accessed (66%) and if materials were AOFAS sponsored (18%). When asked about the attributes of a reliable website, patients felt that physician and/or medical society endorsement were most important (52% and 46%, respectively). Although physician and medical society endorsement positively shape patients' opinions of online education materials, patients often struggle in remembering the site they visited and if it was sponsored by a certain society. Despite this, patients are generally satisfied with online foot and ankle education resources. Future works must assess whether patient and physician perceptions of quality Internet resources are correlated. Level IV, case series.

Utilization of Internet Resources by Surgeons for Continuous Professional Development in the Era of Prevailing COVID-19 Pandemic: Trends and Obstacles.

BackgroundTo investigate the use of internet resources by surgeons for continuing professional development (CPD).ResultsThis cross-sectional study was carried out between July 1, 2021, to October 31, 2021, at the Department of Medicine, Health Sciences University Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, with participants from nine surgical specialties: General surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, plastic surgery, ear-nose-throat surgery, cardiovascular surgery, ophthalmology, and anesthesiology. All study participants were asked to complete a questionnaire comprising 23 questions regarding their age, duration of work experience, appointment status, venue, and time spent on internet resources and preferred online resources for CPD purposes. In addition, participants were divided into two groups according to their appointment status: academic faculty and staff surgeons. Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 17.0. The target population consisted of 216 specialists. The survey was completed by 204 (94.4%) surgical specialists. The majority of the specialists (n = 137, 67.2%) reported using the internet for work-related purposes every day. Daily time spent on internet resources was reported to be 30–60 min by 39.2% (n = 80) participants, whereas 52 (25.5%) reported spending less than 30 min. The participants wished to spend more time on internet resources. The majority of surgeons found the hospital and home equally effective in using the internet and preferred to engage alone. The mean age, English language level, usage of online resources, and the attitude score toward the perceived credibility and usefulness of e-resources were significantly higher in the academic faculty group than staff surgeons (p < 0.005). On the other hand, the use of Google/Google scholar was similar between the two groups (p = 0.192). Technical difficulties such as slow internet, need for website registration, and article fees were considered drawbacks for internet resources among all the participants.ConclusionsThis study showed that most surgeons use internet resources daily for CPD and stated they would like to engage longer despite technical difficulties. Institutions should address these technical difficulties.

A review of pipes reduction methods aimed at end longitudinal different-walled decreasing

Formation of incrassate pipes end is one of main drawbacks of pipes reducing with tensioning method. Therefore, the matter of perfection of reducing mills designs, rollers passes, rolling regimes aimed at end shearing decreasing is very actual. A review of steel pipes hot rolling methods at multi-stand reduction-tensioning mills was carried out, aimed at elaborating of measures for decreasing of end longitudinal different-walled. Techniques of pipe end parts rolling considered, including control of rotary speed regimes of adjacent stands rollers; changing of distance between stands; increasing of pipe end parts temperature to facilitate their tapering; increasing inter-stands tension at the expense of magnetic field application. Also such techniques were considered as application of a short fixed mount in the first mill stand; use of endless reducing; use of idler stands, making breaking down effect and increase of tension. Analysis results of the patent search with utilization of internet-resources showed, that a method of tension increasing at the expense of rollers rotation speed control at pipe end parts rolling is the most acceptable method of pipes incrassate ends length and end shearing decreasing. An actuality of further studies of the elaboration of modified reducing mills speed regimes was noted, aimed at pipes incrassate ends length decreasing depending on their geometry, steels grades, assortment of produced pipes and other technological factors.

The Utilization of Internet Resources by Foot and Ankle Patients

Background: It is critical for patients seeking foot and ankle care to have access to quality online resources, as the treatment of their conditions may involve the use of a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities with which they are unfamiliar. This study was performed to enhance our understanding of if and why patients use Internet-based educational materials, to identify trends in utilization, and to delineate the patient-perceived attributes of quality resources. Methods: Questionnaires were distributed to 150 adult foot and ankle patients. The questionnaire consisted of demographic and Internet utilization questions. Statistical analysis was performed to determine the frequency of responses for each question and the relationship between demographics and Internet usage. Results: Younger patients were more likely to use the Internet ( P= .006). However, there were no other significant differences in demographic attributes between patients who did (76%) and did not (24%) utilize the Internet ( P &lt;.05). Of the participants who didn’t search the Internet about their condition, the most commonly cited reason was they preferred to receive information directly from their physician (47%). Among Internet users, most found the quality of resources to be good or very good (75%). However, many patients were unsure of the specific websites they accessed (66%) and if materials were AOFAS sponsored (18%). When asked about the attributes of a reliable website, patients felt that physician and/or medical society endorsement were most important (52% and 46%, respectively). Conclusion: Although physician and medical society endorsement positively shape patients’ opinions of online education materials, patients often struggle in remembering the site they visited and if it was sponsored by a certain society. Despite this, patients are generally satisfied with online foot and ankle education resources. Future works must assess whether patient and physician perceptions of quality Internet resources are correlated. Level of Evidence: Level IV, case series.

Awareness , Accessibility and Use of Electronic Databases among Academic Staff of Babcock University Business School

Previous researches on the availability and utilization of Internet Resources for teaching and research by Academic Staff of Babcock University (BU) have found out that there was low pattern of usage of library electronic databases. This paper investigates the further factors of the awareness, accessibility and use of electronic resources among academic Staff of Babcock University Business School. This study was carried out among one hundred and eighteen academic staff in the Babcock Business School (BBS). The BBS happens to be BU largest single school among a total of ten. They are also naturally the largest users of electronic resources. Questionnaire was the method used for data collection among academic staff while data was analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). One of the findings of the study was that information awareness on electronic resources among lecturers in BBS was inadequate and this affects the accessibility and use of electronic resources. This paper discusses the need to increase awareness on electronic resources subscribed to by Babcock University Library. There is need to increase the internet facilities on campus in other to facilitate the accessibility of electronic resources to lecturers and the entire library users. It is believed that awareness; accessibility will increase the use of electronic resources subscribed to by the library. The paper recommends regular training of academic staff on updating their knowledge of the many sources, and access to electronic resources from the University library. The University also needs to improve on the provision of internet facilities on campus.

The Influence of Self-Efficacy, Perceived Usefulness, Accessibility and Utilisation of Internet Resources as Determinants of Research Productivity of Lecturers in Universities of Agriculture in Nigeria

AbstractHigh agricultural research productivity by scientists and the promotion of agricultural education through universities of agriculture is critical for Nigeria’s food security. This study examined the influence of self-efficacy, perceived usefulness, accessibility and utilization of Internet information resources as predictors of research productivity of lecturers in universities of agriculture in Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Data collected were analysed using percentages, mean, multiple Pearson correlation analysis and regression analysis. The results of these analyses revealed that selfefficacy, perceived usefulness, accessibility of Internet resources, and utilisation of Internet resources contributed significantly to research productivity of the respondents. The reports identified inconsistencies in public electric power output as well as inadequate infrastructural support, particularly telecommunication facilities. The study concluded that there is a need to give priority to self-efficacy when recruiting people for a lecturing jobs in the universities in order to develop an intrinsic drive for knowledge creation that will build positive attitudes towards enhancing research. Similarly, given the current trend in the communication revolution, there is also a need to overhaul the universities’ resources to enhance research productivity in developing countries.

Attitude, Awareness and Usage Skills of Computer and Internet among Medical Students

Background: The aim of this study is to assess the pattern of computer and internet use among the undergraduate medical students of S.V.Medical College, Tirupati. Methods: 180 first year medical students participated in the study. A questionnaire was designed to know their level of computer and internet usage skills. Results: Maximum number of students was aged 18 with 60% females. Among the users, 88.3% have own computer at home and majority are using it for entertainment. 68.89% have average computer skill and majority use internet daily or every alternate day. Majority (78.89%) is satisfied with computer assisted teaching and many would like to have short training courses for acquiring computer knowledge in their institution. Conclusion: The study shows that majority of medical students had experience with computer and internet, but the frequency, pattern and purpose of use is variable. More facilities should be available to the students regarding computer and internet for better utilization of internet resources.

Performance evaluation on open source cloud platform for high performance computing

Cloud computing is a new model of the Internet resource utilization to provide a variety of IT services. It has been widely used in various fields,including High Performance Computing(HPC). However,its virtualization has caused some performance overhead. Meanwhile,there are some differences in virtualization technology of different cloud platforms,so the performance in implementing HPC is different among them. The performance and real workload evaluation of HPC of open source clouds platforms,including Nimbus,OpenNebula and OpenStack,were compared and analyzed by HPC Challenge(HPCC) benchmark suite and NAS Parallel Benchmark(NPB) from CPU,memory,communication,scalability and HPC,respectively. The experimental results show that OpenStack has better performance for computation-intensive high performance applications,thus it is a good selection for implementing HPC applications in open source cloud platform.

Internet use among Medical Students in an Institution in South India

Background: The Internet plays a crucial role in access to information resources and has got many implications in the field of medicine and health. The use of internet is increasing among medical students for various purposes, therefore we carried out a cross sectional study among undergraduate students, with the objective of assessing the pattern of internet use in Melmaruvathur, Tamilnadu, South India. Methods: A self administered, pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was administered to a group of 285 undergraduate medical students. The information obtained includes the socio-demographic profile of students, access to internet, frequency and purpose of use. Data analysis was done using SPSS v16. Results: Among 285 study participants, majority, 51.2 % were in the age group 18 - 19 years with a mean age of 17.94 years. Female students were more among them, 51.9%. Overall, 84.9% of the students had experience with internet use. Among them, 55.4% were using it regularly and 28% occasionally. Library (44.2%) was the most preferred place to use internet services, followed by hostel (26.7%) and home (23.5%). About half of the students, 50.2% were using internet for personal purposes and 30% for academic purposes with remaining using it for both. Regarding personal use, entertainment and social networking activities are used by most of the students. Google was the most preferred search engine used by 75.8% of the students and majority (87.7%) felt that information communication technology tools would be useful for academic and learning activities. Significant relationship between gender and purpose of internet use ( p<0.01) was noted among the students. Conclusion: Majority of the students had experience with internet use, but the frequency, purpose and pattern of use is variable, with less realization of internet as a learning tool. More internet facilities should be available and accessible in medical institutions and should equip the students with adequate skills for better utilization of internet resources.

Patient Education Level and Utilization of Internet Resources by Patients in Orthopedic Hip and Knee Consultations

Introduction: Internet has become an increasingly popular source of reference for patients to learn about their medical problems. It is easily accessible, and a large number of uncensored information is available online written from various sources and perspectives. However, the role of internet and its impact on patient’s care and understanding of the disease remains unclear. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role and effect of internet use for patients seeking consultation for hip and knee arthritis. More specifically, the relationship between patient’s education level, internet use, motives for doing background readings, perception of internet information, and reactions to the available information will be studied. Method: Patients seeking orthopaedic consultation for knee or hip arthritis at the Toronto Western Hospital were identified and invited to fill out a questionnaire on their first visit. The questionnaire was designed to assess the patients’ pre-consultation reading habits, their use of internet, and their reaction to what they have read on the internet. The questionnaire also included questions about the respondent’s background.Results: In comparing patients holding college/university degree (CU) with patients having no college/university education (NoCU), the CU group were associated with increased internet use (CU vs. NoCU: 71.0% vs. 48.3%; p 0.01) and background reading (CU vs. NoCU: 82.2% vs. 17.8%; p 0.001) prior to consultation; fewer incidence of anxiety following internet use (CU vs. NoCU: 29.9% vs. 53.6%; p 0.05); and higher rates of decisions influenced by internet use (CU vs. NoCU: 20.8% vs. 3.6%, p 0.05). Internet users demonstrated a higher confidence in gathering and understanding medical information (Internet users vs. non-internet users: 6.59 ± 2.05 vs. 5.03 ± 2.78; p 0.001) and rated the accuracy of information on internet at 7.18 ± 2.01 (max = 10). Conclusion: Internet use can influence patient’s treatment decision, anxiety level, and understanding of their disease. Caregivers must recognize the growing trend of internet use and should counsel and educate their patients appropriately based on what they have read to help them accurately appreciate the nature of their disease.

The disparity between P2P overlays and ISP underlays: issues, existing solutions, and challenges

The proliferation of peer-to-peer applications has generated tremendous traffic in the Internet backbone and has also posed unprecedented pressure on Internet Service Providers. Many P2P applications, oblivious of underlying ISP networks, can lead to inefficient utilization of Internet resources and a significant amount of costly inter-ISP traffic. Recently, increasing efforts have been directed toward mitigating ISP costs from P2P applications while preserving the user perceived service quality. In this article we review state-of-the-art research on P2P applications with particular focus on their topological properties and navigating algorithms with awareness of ISP costs and performances. We discuss ISP-friendly designs in P2P applications by identifying their respective benefits and deficiencies. Based on the lessons we have learned, we further highlight future research challenges and issues regarding the joint design and optimization of P2P system performance and ISP traffic and costs.

American ophthalmology graduate medical education and the web: current state of internet resource utilization

PurposeTo evaluate the presence and accessibility of ophthalmology graduate medical education (GME) programs on the internet and the degree to which web-based resources are currently being utilized by American Ophthalmology training programs. DesignProspective sampling of internet postings of ophthalmology GME programs. MethodsOphthalmology residency programs listed in the American Medical Association Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database (FREIDA) online website (http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/2997. html) were evaluated. Departmental websites were accessed either directly from the FREIDA website or from one of eight search engines or four metacrawlers utilized in the study. Each site was evaluated for the presence, extent, and type of postings in the following categories: residency, medical student resources, faculty, patient care, video utilization, and links. ResultsDepartments with websites numbered 102 (83%). Specific posting rates were residency 84%; medical student resource 12%; faculty 72%; patient care 69%; video 2%; links 70%. ConclusionsMost departments have websites, but only a small number have postings in all categories.

Utilization of a paediatric link collection by health professionals and laypersons.

The Internet is an evolving resource for health-care information. However little information exists on providers' and other web patrons' usage of the 'medical' Internet. This study aims to characterize the users of a large paediatric link collection, describe their objectives and track their use of the information provided by the site. We utilized a paediatric link collection called the Pediatric Points of Interest (POI) and a combination of a questionnaire, unique user identifier and link-tracking system to collect data about POI patrons' demographics and Internet resource utilization. During a five week period, 5216 individuals visited the POI and requested 36,187 links. The majority of users had less than one year of Internet experience and were first-time visitors to the POI. More than 83% of users were from North America. Medical professionals were more likely to return to the POI during the study period and reported visiting the POI mainly for 'medical education', 'research', 'resource identification', and 'disease specific information'; they proceeded primarily to the resource categories 'Medical Institutions and Agencies' (32%) and 'Professional Education and Resources' (28%). Laypersons expressed the greatest interest in 'disease specific information' and 'patient education' and most frequently visited the category. 'Patient Education' (42%). On average, users were able to identify resources related to their stated goals within one level of searching. Health care providers and other web patrons are actively utilizing Internet sites to seek medical information and are able to identify resources with a minimum of searching.